Patient Services Assistant

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Part time
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See below for our current list of live job opportunities. Main area: Domestics Grade: GRADE A Contract: Permanent Hours: Part time - 22.5 hours per week (09:00 – 14:00) Job ref: 166-DSFS-6827965 Site: DSFS - Chesterfield Royal Hospital Town: Chesterfield Salary: £22,840 pa pro rata Salary period: Yearly Closing: 21/01/2025 23:59 Interview date: 27/01/2025 Job overview

DSFS Ltd are looking for enthusiastic candidates to join our Domestic Services Team at Chesterfield Royal Hospital. The Domestic Services Department provides a cleaning service to wards, departments and communal areas, playing a vital role in support of the above by maintaining a pleasant, hygienic, and comfortable environment for patients via the provision of high-quality domestic services. Note:

The majority of these positions operate on a rota system, potentially including weekend and bank holiday shifts. Main duties of the job

Clean specific areas in line with training given and in accordance with approved methods, NHS National cleaning standards and frequencies. Work in accordance with the day-to-day schedule, as directed. Safely utilise mechanical and electrical cleaning equipment following appropriate training and to be responsible for cleaning domestic services equipment after use. Work to prevent the spread of infection by following the National colour code system. Ensure that cleaning cupboards are locked and secured every time they are not in use and to be responsible for the security of keys issued to these areas. Ensure compliance with mandatory training and attend other relevant training, as directed. Ensure compliance with relevant hospital policies and procedures. Report accidents and near misses or unsafe situations, so appropriate action can be taken. Treat patients, visitors and staff with dignity and respect. Undertake specialist cleans where knowledge of differing cleaning methodologies are required resulting in the use of specific PPE. Undertake any other duties appropriate to the role / as requested by line management. Undertake actions arising from cleaning audits within agreed timescales. Person specification

Qualifications and Training

To be able to read and understand to the required standard. Basic education to include Maths and English. Basic knowledge of Health and Safety and COSHH regulations. Experience

Understanding the importance of confidentiality. Experience of working in a hospital environment. Previous experience in a similar environment. Skills and Knowledge

Good communication skills both written and verbal. Ability to carry out instructions accurately. Able to undertake the physical aspects of the post. Basic IT skills. Personal Attributes

Flexible and reliable attitude to working arrangements. Ability to work alone and as part of a team. Flexible Working If you're looking for flexible or predictable working arrangements, please speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate this. If it works for our service and patients, we will do our best to make it work for you. Derbyshire Support and Facilities Services (‘DSFS’) is committed to ensuring the safety of all our staff and patients therefore encourages and supports staff to be vaccinated against COVID19 as this remains the best line of defence against the virus. Communications Communications throughout the application process will be via e-mail therefore please check your e-mail account, spam folders and NHS Jobs (where applicable) account regularly.

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